Mornings with Simi
8,008 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMornings with Simi (Monday – Friday: 5.30 – 9am) helps you wake-up, reconnect, and get your day off on the right foot. Simi Sara dives into on the headlines of the day with veteran Global News anchors and reporters. They help you navigate through the details of the stories, highlight essential information and share new perspectives on how the daily news affects you. Simi loves the Lower Mainland. She’s lived here her whole life and truly understands the history and challenges our communities have faced over the years. Spend your Mornings with Simi and spend the rest of your day talking about what you heard on the show.
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Here’s what made the 1990s such a fascinating decade
July 17, 2019 19:28 - 9 minutesThe 1990s was a decade full of scandal, memorable television and film, and stories that are still shared today. Now, a new Curiouscast podcast explores how the 1990s left its mark on history. Guest: Kathy Kenzora Host of the History of the 90s podcast on Curiouscast
Keep the RCMP in Surrey campaign says it now has more than 11,000 signatures
July 17, 2019 19:11 - 7 minutesThe Keep the RCMP in Surrey campaign is hailing a “significant milestone”, saying it now has more than 11,000 signatures from local residents who are opposed to the creation of a municipal police force. They now hope to have 50,000 signatures collected by the fall. Ivan Scott, creator of the petition, spoke to Mike Smyth on the show today. Guest: Ivan Scott Creator of the Keep The RCMP In Surrey petition
‘El Chapo’ sentenced to life in prison, after 25 years of drug trafficking
July 17, 2019 18:53 - 10 minutesThat was Ariana Fajardo (Fah-hard-oh), U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida this morning. Joaquin Guzman, the Mexican drug lord better known as El Chapo was sentenced to life in prison today by a federal judge in Brooklyn, New York. Guzman spent 25 years running a cartel trafficking billions of dollars of drugs . He was eventually captured and extradited to the US after a series of prison escapes and a lengthy manhunt spanning decades. Guest: Douglas Century Journalist and c...
New Westminster Mayor says local transit projects should be prioritized ahead of high-speed rail to Portland
July 17, 2019 18:12 - 8 minutesOn Tuesday's show, we told you about the support by Vancouver Mayor, Kennedy Stewart, for a high-speed rail line connecting Vancouver to Portland, Oregon. The cost would run into the tens of billions, but revenue from fares would be expected to cover costs by 2055. But other Mayors are speaking out - saying that perhaps we need to focus on other transit projects first. Guest: Jonathan Cote New Westminster Mayor
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Tues Jul 16th 2019
July 16, 2019 20:53 - 59 minutesChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 Vote in @MikeSmythNews’ 🔥 question of the day: Construction of a high-speed rail line from Vancouver to Portland would cost up to an estimated $42 billion. But a new report argues revenue would cover operating costs by 2055. Do you think it’s worth the investment? Yes, all aboard! No, it’s not needed. Chapter 2 Vancouver man dies from rabies - the first such case in BC in 16 years A man has died of rabies in Vancouver. BC's Ministry of Hea...
Simi’s loser and winner of the day
July 16, 2019 20:53 - 4 minutesLoser A DoorDash driver from York County, Pennsylvania A man who ordered food using DoorDash, a food delivery app, said a delivery driver ate half of his meal. Winner Coquitlam RCMP Corporal Michael McLaughlin A troubled 15-year-old boy who spent the weekend in jail got a heartwarming surprise from Coquitlam RCMP officers.
Vancouver-Portland ultra-fast train could be self-sustaining by 2055 or earlier: Study
July 16, 2019 19:35 - 10 minutesA new business case study has found that an ultra-high-speed train between Vancouver and Portland, Oregon could be self-sustaining by 2055, or earlier under the right circumstances. In 2018, B.C. contributed $300,000 to the Washington State Department of Transportation study, which examined whether such a project could attract enough riders and generate sufficient revenue. The project as proposed would see a train capable of hitting speeds of 400 kilometres per hour linking Vancouver, Seatt...
All about bats
July 16, 2019 18:56 - 13 minutesA BC man has died after contracting rabies. BC Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the 24-year old man came into contact with a bat on Vancouver Island in mid-May -- and by the time he started showing symptoms of rabies six weeks later, it was too late for doctors to save his life. James Page is the species at risk a biodiversity specialist with the Canadian Wildlife Federation, and I spoke with him about the topic of bats. Bats are very mysterious creatures, so I wanted to know ...
Trump claims his tweets about Democratic lawmakers were ‘not racist’
July 16, 2019 18:47 - 18 minutesPresident Donald Trump says his tweets telling four female Democratic lawmakers of colour to ``go back'' to the broken countries from which they came were ``NOT Racist.'' Trump tweeted this morning: ``Those Tweets were NOT Racist. I don't have a Racist bone in my body!'' He doubled down on his weekend tweets at a tense press conference yesterday. Following the president’s words, the four congresswomen stood in front of cameras to address his comments. New York Congresswoman Alexandra O...
Vancouver man dies from rabies - the first such case in BC in 16 years
July 16, 2019 17:46 - 9 minutesA man has died of rabies in Vancouver. BC's Ministry of Health confirmed it was the first case of the infectious disease in BC since 2003. A release says the adult male victim came into contact with a bat in mid-May and developed rabies-like symptoms six weeks later - he died in hospital on Saturday. The Ministry says bats are the only known carriers of the deadly virus in the province. Guest: Dr Bonnie Henry BC’s Provincial Health Officer
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Mon Jul 15th 2019
July 15, 2019 20:54 - 1 hourChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 Vote in @MikeSmythNews’ 🔥 question of the day Six horses have died at this year’s #CalgaryStampede. Is it now time to ban chuckwagon races at the event? Yes, it's cruel and risky No, it’s tradition. Chapter 2 Money laundering inquiry won’t begin public hearings until next year The Globe and Mail is reporting that no public hearings at the Cullen inquiry into money laundering will take place this year. Also in the news today, is another inves...
Travel Best Bets: how to get through airport security with ease
July 15, 2019 20:50 - 13 minutesDEALS: Honolulu, Hawaii Nov 24 Air & 7 nights hotel $899 + $235 tax (1134) Nine-night Canada & New England Cruise Oct 23 Air, 9 night cruise, transfers & transfers $1299 + $498 tax (1797) 13-night Jewels of Italy Tour and Greek Isles Cruise May 2 or Aug 29, 2020 Air, 6 night guided vacation, 7 night cruise, most meals and most transfers $2999 + $898 tax (3897) Guest: Claire Newell President and Founder of Travel Best Bets
Space Week: what does the future of space exploration look like?
July 15, 2019 20:40 - 9 minutesThis week marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. In all, just 12 people have set foot on the lunar surface. Gene Cernan (PRON: Sir-nan) was the most recent person to do so, back in 1972. But humans will be travelling back there within a number of years. Brian Odom, historian at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, spoke to Mike Smyth on the Simi Sara Show on Monday. He also spoke about the historical significance of the 1969 event. Guest: Brian Odom Historian at NASA’s...
Canada’s Rocky Relationship with China
July 15, 2019 20:38 - 16 minutesGuest: Peter Mackay Former Foreign Affairs Minister
Why the Abbotsford Women’s Centre will soon have to find a new home
July 15, 2019 19:41 - 10 minutesThe Abbotsford Women's Centre has provided an intensive rehab program to its residents for more than five years. But a recent decision by the Agricultural Land Commission means they'll likely soon have to find a new home. Mike Smyth speaks to the director of the centre, Angie Appenheimer, about what this decision means for their operations. Guest: Angie Appenheimer Director of the Abbotsford Women’s Centre
‘Outrageous’: Air Transport Association of Canada slams new air passenger ‘bill of rights’
July 15, 2019 19:23 - 6 minutesTransport Minister Marc Garneau is surprised and disappointed that the airlines are challenging new rules on passenger rights that are taking effect today. He says the government believes the rules will stand up in court and that they are very fair to both passengers and to the airlines. Travellers can now receive up to $2,400 if they are bumped from a flight and up to $2,100 for lost or damaged luggage. Guest: John McKenna President and CEO of the Air Transport Association of Canada
Will an inquiry really work to limit B.C.’s sky high gas prices?
July 15, 2019 19:21 - 10 minutesAn industry expert says a public inquiry into British Columbia's record-breaking gasoline prices may increase the public's understanding of a murky market, but the provincial government's options for a response are limited. Michael Ervin of the Kent Group consulting firm says there are two options: creating a gasoline price watchdog group or reduce taxes. The government could also regulate prices, but he says there are problems with that. Crude and wholesale gasoline are global commodities so...
Three additional horses have been euthanized following the chuckwagon races yesterday at the Calgary Stampede
July 15, 2019 18:33 - 10 minutesThree more horses have been euthanized at the Calgary Stampede, following another collision during the much-maligned chuck wagon races. The deaths increase the number of horses that have had to be put down this year as a direct result of the chuck wagon races to six. Stampede CEO Warren Connell says that they are going to be reviewing the safety and best practices of the chuckwagon events before the competition is set to return next year. So what’s going to happen with the event next ye...
Money laundering inquiry won’t begin public hearings until next year
July 15, 2019 18:10 - 15 minutesThe Globe and Mail is reporting that no public hearings at the Cullen inquiry into money laundering will take place this year. Also in the news today, is another investigation by Speaker Darryl Plecas into the spending scandal at the BC Legislature. Guest: Keith Baldrey Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Fri Jul 12th 2019
July 12, 2019 20:54 - 1 hourChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 Vote in @moneytalkstweet's 🔥 question of the day: the city of Salmon Arm has decided to move forward with a $50 fine for people who panhandle on city streets. Do you think this will be effective? Yes, it will discourage No, it’s pointless Chapter 2 Conservatives call for probe into John McCallum’s comments Conservative MPs want Canada's intelligence agency to probe whether a former Canadian ambassador is encouraging China to interfere in the ...
Simi’s loser and winner of the day
July 12, 2019 20:53 - 5 minutesLoser Guthrie, Oklahoma resident Stephen Jennings Arrested after police say a routine traffic stop turned up a gun, a rattlesnake, an open bottle of whiskey and rod of radioactive uranium in his car. Jennings was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, transporting an open container of liquor and driving with a suspended license after police initially pulled him over for having expired tags. No one knows what he was up to, or what he was planning on getting up to for the rest of t...
What books should you be reading this summer?
July 12, 2019 20:46 - 18 minutesHere are some of the books VPL are recommending to readers this summer: We All Fall Down by Daniel Kalla The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton Calypso by David Sedaris Autopsy of a Boring Wife by Marie-Renee Lavoie Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert Radiant Shimmering Light by Sarah Lucille Selecky Property Values by Charles Demers Guest: Alex MacCutchan Information Services at the Vancouver Public Library
Is the Community Benefits Agreement all it’s cracked up to be?
July 12, 2019 20:17 - 17 minutesGuest host Michael Campbell explores the downsides of the Community Benefits Agreement. Guest: Chris Gardner President, Independent Contractors Association
By the time BC has ridehailing, the rest of the world will have moved on to autonomous taxis
July 12, 2019 19:41 - 17 minutesThe BC government is finally ready to move on ridehailing, even if the specifics of their plans are attracting a lot of debate and criticism. But in other cities, like Phoenix in Arizona, the conversation has already moved on to autonomous taxis - something that hasn’t even entered the conscience of this province. Is it possible that by the time we get ridehailing up and running, we’ll already be a step behind the rest of North America? Is it possible that the city which had self-driving t...
“The Odd and Woeful Story of Frank Meza”
July 12, 2019 19:25 - 15 minutesWhat would inspire someone to cheat during a marathon? And what happens when their misdeeds are exposed on the internet? A 70-year old runner in California finished this years’ Los Angeles Marathon with a time of 2 hours and 53 mins - setting a new world record. However, it was a title he wouldn’t keep for long. Nearly two month later, he was disqualified for cheating. But that is just where this story begins. Join Niki Reitmayer now to hear the odd, woeful, and cautionary tale of a man n...
How SFU is creating technology that will give warnings right before an earthquake strikes
July 12, 2019 19:05 - 11 minutesDid you feel that earthquake overnight? A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck outside Seattle early this morning, just before 3am. And some people here in Metro Vancouver felt it too. The U-S Geological Survey says it struck near Three Lakes in Washington state, that’s about 40 kilometres northeast of Seattle. There are no reports of damage or injuries. Also this morning, another earthquake in Southern California - this time, a magnitude 4.9 aftershock of the much bigger quake that hit that re...
Conservatives call for probe into John McCallum’s comments
July 12, 2019 18:16 - 19 minutesConservative MPs want Canada's intelligence agency to probe whether a former Canadian ambassador is encouraging China to interfere in the upcoming federal election. John McCallum recently told the South China Morning Post that more harmful actions against Canada would only help the Conservatives get elected. Two Conservatives say in a letter to CSIS director David Vigneault that the comments are “very disturbing” and deserve the scrutiny of his agency. Foreign Affairs Minister, Chrystia Fr...
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Thurs Jul 11th 2019
July 11, 2019 20:55 - 1 hourChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 Vote in @moneytalkstweet's 🔥 question of the day: do you think you’ll be able to hail a ride using Uber or Lyft by the end of this year? Yes, at long last! No, too restrictive Chapter 2 Trevena: 'genuine excitement' about ridehailing coming to BC In the last hour, Jon McComb spoke to Transport Minister, Claire Trevena, about the regulations her government has presented in relation to ridehailing. She hailed the safety elements in the regulatio...
Mike’s loser and winner of the day
July 11, 2019 20:55 - 3 minutesLoser Residents of the regional municipality of York in Southern Ontario… once again . Ontario Provincial Police say that two young children and their grandfather were found safe at just before 4am Eastern time this morning in Toronto, nearly two hours after an Amber Alert was issued. And seemingly like clockwork, police have sent out a release reminding residents to not call 911 to complain about being woken up by amber alerts. If this sounds similar to stories that we’ve talked about i...
Sources say RCMP opened file on Liberal MP whose firm facilitated real estate deals in B.C.
July 11, 2019 20:50 - 10 minutesGlobal News has learned the RCMP opened a file on B.C. Liberal MP Joe Peschisolido after confidential police informants alleged the veteran politician had been knowingly associating with Chinese organized crime figures through his former real estate law practice in Richmond, B.C. Global News learned of these allegations while investigating whether Peschisolido’s law firm was involved in secretive B.C. real estate development deals that involved an alleged Chinese “drug boss” in one case, ...
Some indigenous groups looking to use km ownership as an opportunity to alleviate poverty
July 11, 2019 20:39 - 9 minutesMany idigenous groups that will be impacted by both the Kinder Morgan and Coastal Gaslink pipelines support the two pipelines as a way of alleviating poverty on their reserves. A bid by indigenous group Project Reconciliation to buy 51% of the Kinder Morgan Pipeline, outlines planes to direct 20 per cent of Trans Mountain’s estimated $180 million in future annual cash flow to shareholder communities while the rest would be used to create a sovereign wealth fund. Guest: Shane Gottfriedson ...
‘Cautious optimism’ as drug overdose deaths falls by 30pc, but 462 still dead in first five months of year
July 11, 2019 20:39 - 6 minutesThe BC Coroners Service says there is reason for cautious optimism. Drug overdose deaths are down. The coroner says overall, we've had 462 deadly drug overdoses for the first five months of the year, down a full 30 percent from the same time last year. No deaths have been reported at supervised consumption or drug overdose prevention sites. Most of them happen at home. So as the numbers of people dying falls, what strategies are being engaged to help reduce that number even further? Gues...
Trevena: 'genuine excitement' about ridehailing coming to BC
July 11, 2019 20:24 - 9 minutesTransport Minister, Claire Trevena, speaking to Jon McComb this morning about the excitement surrounding ride hailing and the regulations her government has presented. Are Lyft excited? Let’s find out… Guest: Aaron Zifkin Managing Director for Lyft in Canada
Jason Kenney promises to boost trade in Canada by scrapping a host of regulatory barriers
July 11, 2019 20:03 - 10 minutesTrade and economic competitiveness was the main focus of the first day of the annual Council of the Federation, taking place in Saskatoon Wednesday and Thursday. This is the annual meeting of Canada’s provincial and territorial premiers. Jason Kenney promised to scrap a host of regulatory barriers in an effort to boost trade within Canada, and encouraged all other provinces to do the same. Guest: Trevor Tombe Associate Professor of Economics, University of Calgary
Science With Simi
July 11, 2019 19:41 - 9 minutesScreen size matters when it comes to consuming news People who watch news on their phone are less attentive than those who watch on TV/laptop. These are the results of a new study involving researchers at the University of Michigan and Texas A&M University. The findings are important because between 2013 and 2016, the estimated number of Americans who received news from mobile sources jumped from 53 to 72%. The authors of this study say that their likely lack of attentiveness "may be probl...
What's the outlook for canada's economy is an economic recession likely?
July 11, 2019 19:31 - 18 minutesThere have been plenty of rumblings in the past week, with a poor outlook in the UK, and an inversion of the interest rates between 10-year and 3-month US Treasury bonds. What's the outlook for us here in Canada, and what does it mean for your pocket, your job, and your savings? Guest: John Johnston Executive Vice President & Chief Strategist for Davis Rea
Trevena: 'genuine excitement' about ridehailing coming to BC
July 11, 2019 19:04 - 9 minutesIn the last hour, Jon McComb spoke to Transport Minister, Claire Trevena, about the regulations her government has presented in relation to ridehailing. She hailed the safety elements in the regulations - but as McComb suggests, people are perhaps most interested in just having a service that works. Mike speaks with the President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association. Guest: Ian Tostenson President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Wed Jul 10th 2019
July 10, 2019 21:17 - 1 hourChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 Vote in @simisara980's 🔥 question of the day: should people be allowed to consume alcohol in public beaches and parks? Yes, they’re adults No, it’s inappropriate Chapter 2 Here’s a proposal that could ease the tax burden for local business owners We’ve all seen the hollowed out neighbourhoods, shuttered store fronts and heard the stories of closing mom and pop shops due to skyrocketing property taxes on businesses ….. The taxation of “air abo...
Simi’s loser and winner of the day
July 10, 2019 21:05 - 6 minutesLoser 29-year-old Australia resident Samuel Montesalvo A car fitted with special “smoking tIres” was filmed doing burnouts on a rural road in Norwell, Australia, before it burst into flames. The scene was captured by a drone and the footage has been seized by police. This was all part of an elaborate gender reveal video that he hoped would go viral- Winner 25 year-old Diante Thomas Bought his father in Alabama a Ford F-150 with money that he saved from working over two years. Diant...
Vancouver Pride Society withdraws UBC’s invite to participate in the annual pride parade
July 10, 2019 20:46 - 8 minutesThe Vancouver Pride Society has uninvited the University of British Columbia from the city’s annual pride parade. In a statement released Monday, the society said the decision stemmed from the university’s “decision to provide a platform for transphobic hate speech.” UBC hosted a speech titled “The Erosion of Freedom: How Transgender Politics in School and Society is Undermining Our Freedom and Harming Women & Children” by a person called Jenn Smith last month. Guest: Brad Dirks Father of...
How Vancouver wants to deal with the sewage that flows into False Creek
July 10, 2019 20:21 - 9 minutesVancouver has a sewage pipe separation plan the goal is to improve the sewer infrastructure by 2050 - so in 30 years. Now, the City wants to get that dealt with much earlier. Guest: John Coupar Vancouver Park Board Commissioner
Would you take fewer flights to help save the planet?
July 10, 2019 19:51 - 9 minutesHow many flights do you take each year? Travel by air is something we generally do without thinking of our carbon footprint. But should it be more top of mind? A British woman is named Anna Hughes hasn’t flown in 10 years. And she is asking others to do the same. She has started a campaign called Flight Free 2020, which is asking people to pledge they will not step foot on an airplane in the year 2020. Guest: Niki Reitmayer CKNW Contributor
Here’s a proposal that could ease the tax burden for local business owners
July 10, 2019 19:45 - 18 minutesVancouver City Council is considering a recommendation that could ease the tax burden for local businesses. It’s to do with the property tax paid by business owners, which currently is based on the value of what potentially could be built on or above the land, rather than what is actually built on the land presently. Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung Vancouver City Councillor Guest: Paul Sullivan Property Tax Agent and Senior Partner with Burgess, Cawley, Sullivan, and Associates
Should people be allowed to drink alcohol in public beaches and parks?
July 10, 2019 19:30 - 19 minutesLast week, Jody travelled to the town of Yarrow, BC, where gas stations, liquor stores, and grocery stores happily co-exist side-by-side. This got Jody thinking: could a similar approach work in Vancouver? And does the city's liquor laws need to better reflect the desires of people who want a few beers at the beach or at the park? Jody discusses with former councillor, George Affleck. Guest: George Affleck Former Vancouver City Councillor
Vancouver housing market continues to cool: Royal LePage report
July 10, 2019 18:33 - 9 minutesThe housing market continues to slowly cool off in Vancouver and condo prices in the city are seeing a price decrease that we haven't seen in half a decade. The average price of a home in Vancouver dropped 4.7 per cent to just over $1.3 million, while condo prices in the city dropped 5.6 per cent to around $767,000 - a price drop we haven't seen for this type of housing since 2014. Guest: Adil Dinani Real Estate Advisor at Royal LePage
The Best of The Simi Sara Show - Tues Jul 9th 2019
July 09, 2019 20:53 - 1 hourChapter 1 🔥🔥 Hot question of the day 🔥🔥 Vote in @JillReports’s 🔥 question of the day: a new report by @ciranews is revealing how Canadians use the internet. Today, we’re asking: do you use your phone while using the washroom? Reply and tell us why, or why not. Yes, it passes the time No, that’s disgusting Chapter 2 Lyft says BC ridehailing regulations will result in a ‘lesser service’ That’s NDP MLA, Bowinn Ma, with the latest timeline for when people can expect to get ride hailing...
Simi’s loser and winner of the day
July 09, 2019 20:53 - 4 minutesLoser Family Brawl at Disneyland The so-called “happiest place on Earth” turned ugly on Saturday, when several members of one family brawled in front of Goofy’s Playhouse — and dozens of young children — at Disneyland in a fight captured on video. Footage recorded by a bystander shows the fight breaking out between a man in a red shirt and a woman pushing a stroller. The melee quickly escalates, drawing in two other men and three women, including an older woman on a motorized scooter. Stace...
Are you in support of Red light speed cameras?
July 09, 2019 20:41 - 9 minutesGuest: Mario Canseco Research Co.
About half of Canadians say they use their phone in the washroom
July 09, 2019 19:47 - 9 minutesIt appears Canadians are having trouble disconnecting from the internet, with 85 per cent of individuals stating they haven't gone off-the-grid for more than a week in the last year. Canadians are spending more time online... whether it's shopping, on social media, messaging with family and friends.... and even searching for a job or soulmate. Guest: Spencer Callaghan Communications Manager, CIRA
Lyft says BC ridehailing regulations will result in a ‘lesser service’
July 09, 2019 19:37 - 9 minutesFrom September 3rd, companies can apply to provide ridehailing services. NDP MLA, Bowinn Ma says new regulations will require transportation network companies to pay five-thousand dollar annual licence fees and charge 30 cents per ride on vehicles that don't have access for disabled passengers. Guest: Aaron Zifkin Managing Director for Lyft in Canada